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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Dude Maintenance - for the beard!




I kind of find Eric's beard fascinating...
Its actually already a lot thicker now than when these were taken a few weeks ago!
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Around this time every year, Eric goes duck hunting and grows his beard a little longer and a little thicker. I have to say he is pretty into it and so am I!


If your husband wants to grow or is growing a beard...
Here are Eric's tips! 


1. Comb it every second you can. Taming the beard is most important. Even if you have to do it in front of your boss at work...ah hmm...like Eric might have done before!!

2. Use pomade. This will keep stray hairs in place.



3. Shampoo and condition it everyday. Just like you would the hair on top of your head!


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It's funny because I always give him a hard time but Only because I love him! It's just that he will whip out that comb from no where and when you least expect it haha!



What do you think about beards? sexy or not?! haha




y'all have a great day ladies!! and don't day dream about sexy bearded guys too much today!!

xoxo
manda


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Firmoo...what? you want free glasses? ok!



glasses: c/o firmoo 
(same glasses...I got tinted brown at 60%)


ok you guys...normally I don't do product reviews. I may link to clothing I've been loving from shops that I adore...like yesterdays post (the jacket I'm wearing right now that Frock Candy sent me)...but not real reviews. 

When Firmoo contacted me...I thought to myself...well, I don't even need or wear glasses...so why even bother? 

The fact is...that I know you ladies DO...and when they told me you get your first pair free...I couldn't NOT tell you about it. 

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Personally, glasses are coming back in style...that's for sure! I should've picked out a pair of glasses just to pretend I wore glasses

Anyways...since I don't need glasses...I chose a pair of non-prescriptive glasses and turned them into sun glasses...which are pretty stylish I might add! I couldn't decide between these square framed or these (the ones you see me wearing now).

The frame I chose was only $17.50 and then I added the 60% tint which bumped it up a couple dollars to $22.45. Seriously cheap right?! I couldn't believe the frames were so inexpensive...because they definitely don't look it. I love when products are great quality at a great price.

Its super easy to enter your prescription during checkout too...or click just 'for fashion' if you just plain wanna look cool! They have styles for every personality. 

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So you are probably wondering when I am going to stop blabbering and when I am going to tell you how to get free glasses?

ok ok...!

All you have to do is click HERE. You'll pay for shipping but that's it! They're free...so why not try them out. I promise you will love them! I don't think I've ever steered you in the wrong direction!


If you have any questions at all ladies...feel free to email me!

xoxo
manda





Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Size...me








Jacket: c/o Frock Candy (same jacket)
Shirt: Forever 21
Shoes: H&M
Necklace: Old Navy
Glasses: c/o Firmoo 
(bloggers get free glasses and I'll show you how tomorrow!)

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So almost all of you have never met me in person...except for the few of the Houston bloggers that I met once...in which i need to go to more outings with you ladies!

Anyways...sometimes when I see people on a blog...I create an image in my head of maybe how tall they are or what not. Get what I'm saying?

Well...sometimes I wonder what y'all think I would be like if you met me in person!

Do you think I'm tall? Short? Super talkative?

I am actually a very very quiet person until I get to know you. It takes me a while to warm up...but when I do...I'm just a goofy butt!

My stats...

I am...
5'6"

123 lbs (I have never weighed less than 110 and at that weight I looked sick!) I am looking to get a little more toned like I was during the summer...been slacking at the gym lol)

wear a size 26 in jeans and a small in most shirts.

Shoe size is 8 (eric might beg to differ they are a size 11 but I promise...size 8!)

I have green eyes (aka cat eyes).

Never had braces as a kid but have straight teeth.

I have broad shoulders and a bubble butt...also pretty well endowed up top thanks to my mom! haha

I've been told I have long legs. Others have said I have tree trunks for legs...(yeah thanks)

People always say I look like amanda peet.







So does this give you some perspective of how I would actually size up in person?!?! Did you picture me a little different?!

xoxo
manda



Monday, November 26, 2012

Motivate Me Monday...




It has been quite a few weeks since I've done a Motivate me Monday. I guess I haven't felt very motivated lately.

However this last week after eating so much crap...I feel like blah. 
Since I just started back at crossfit...I decided I will be eating clean! We already eat fairly good but I'm really taking it to the next step!

I am buying organic for sure! And not going to eat anything processed during the week. The weekends will be a little different and I wont be so strict. I would go crazy if i couldnt slack at least a little bit.

I have been stalking instagram with people who eat clean and they are such an inspiration!





Today..I am starting my day off with overnight oats.

Steel cut oats, almond milk, vanilla greek yogurt, strawberries, and a little cocoa and peanut butter.

breakfast is the most important part of the day for sure!! I made them into mini jars because I am eating every three hours as usual! 
Im sure by now there is a photo on instagram ;-)

This is the easiest breakfast ever so no excuses!


now get your butt to the gym ladies!!
after linking up with Ashley and I today!!
xoxo
manda




Sunday, November 25, 2012

Slacking a bit but some lucky ladies announced!

oh man you guys...i have seriously been slacking in the blog department lately. 

I have really struggled lately with juggling work and blogging and living life. I pretty much have to do my posts on the weekends and sometimes I just dont feel like it! 

i havent blog in a whole week! i have however been posting on instagram and twitter!

So my birthday week was full of giveaways and i am finally ready to announce those lucky ladies!!

The winner of the Big November Giveaway here is...

The winner of the $50 Hope's Giveaway here is...
Ameryn @ Oh So Nifty

and the winner of the Derng giveaway here is...
Kim 

Congrats ladies!!! You will be receiving an email from me shortly!


I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know I did!

I went black Friday shopping and it wasnt too bad out there...i only found a few good things at H&M. But I just love shopping...i got up at 5:30 am on Friday morning...came home around 9 thinking I was done...then went back out until noon...and finally took a shower (i know...gross huh!). Welp...realized i wasnt done and went back out!! The only time i bought anything was during the 5:30 trip haha!

anyways....I'll be back tomorrow with some motivate Me Monday!


xoxo
manda

Thursday, November 15, 2012

31...eep!




holy moly! I'm 31 today!

However it feels like I'm 90 because I'm walking like a little old granny. every muscle in my body is sore sore sore...from doing crossfit two days in a row.

other than that...I am loving my 30's so far!

welp...this is a short and sweet one...sorry ladies!!

hope you have a great day! I know I will!

xoxo
manda

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Polka Dot Love...plus win a cross bracelet!

I love mustard and blue together! 
and of course polka dots are very in season!








Boot Socks: c/o Grace & Lace
Bracelets: c/o Derng (Pave Cross / Chain Link)
Scarf: Target

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Oh you guys. We took some family photos this weekend! Meaning Eric and I plus the two pups! It was actually a lot of fun except for the getting up at 6:30 in the morn part! We had stayed up late the night before so obviously we weren't very happy lol! 

And goodness gracious....it was so difficult getting these pups to sit still. For some reason...when Chloe knows you have a camera pointed at her...she refuses to look (or maybe it was the ducks behind us in the pond). And poor Juliana...she was holding Tank's leash for a second and I guess he decides to try and charge off. Not sure how that 5"1' pretty lady held on to him but she did!

It was definitely a fun experience! I'm just glad I actually got Eric in front of the camera! I can't wait to see them! (Hint hint to Juliana...haha...Jk)

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But anyways...I have a fun little surprise for you that you will love!!
Accessories can always make an outfit and bracelets from Derng are no exception. They are so stylish and have become a staple in my everyday wardrobe...seriously!

Emily...the creative lady behind Derng is giving away one pave sideways cross bracelet! 

I'm sure you've seen me wearing mine a ton! And if you already have one...enter anyway...because they make the greatest Christmas gifts!




Good Luck!

xoxo
PS: Dont forget to enter the huge November Group Giveaway here and The Hope's $50 GC here.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Loving Gray...plus a little something for you!

I love the color gray...I really do!










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Polka Dot Gray Shirt & Necklace: c/o Hope's
Bracelets: c/o Derng (Pave Cross / Chain Link)
Coffee Cozy: c/o The Cozy Project
Chambray Shirt: H&M
Purse: Old Navy
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You guys...I am so pooped...I just finished my crossfit class and can barely lift my arms up...you know the kind of work outs where you can even lift your arms to wash your hair in the shower??? yeahhhhh....anyways....



So...I've found quite a few new shops recently and they are so amazing! Be sure to check out the links above!

and one of those shops of course is Hope's!

I have a seriously long wish list! If We didnt just buy a new car...these would be on my birthday list which is Thursday!!




See...and thats not even the beginning! Their items are sold so fast...if you see something you want...don't wait...it will be gone the next time you log in to buy! I'm so not even joking!

Hope's is actually giving one of you ladies a $50 gift certificate to their online shop!

Amazing...and I'm jealous!!

Want to win? Enter via rafflecopter below!








Good Luck!

xoxo
PS: Dont forget to enter the huge November Group Giveaway here
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

November Group Giveaway!!




show all of these ladies some love and enter to win via rafflecopter at the bottom of post!!!

































and last but not least...this $50 Sephora GC is from me!!

Juliana Evans facebook page


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ok...so good luck ladies and enter below via the rafflecopter!!








hope you ladies had a great weekend!
xoxo
manda

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Insta-Life...

so to give you guys a little of what has happened over the last week and weekend via Instagram...

see...marshmallow obsessed obviously
caramel candy is one of my favs!
I swear I wear my DERNG bracelets everyday!
I'm just excited that Eric likes sushi now!!
our drinks of choice! E gets a Japanese beer and i get an extra dirty martini!
what I wear to work and get many compliments on! an old navy dress. (similar dress)
a new bird short from sheinside! (same shirt)

and this is def my fav insta-photo from last weekend! We got a new 2012 Ford Explorer! I am in LOVE. went from a go-cart Yaris to an SUV lol. And I'll take this as my early birthday present which is next week!!
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speaking of my b-day...tune in for next week...there will be a few giveaways going on!!


Hope yall have a great day!!!!
xoxo
manda